Released April 1972 (1972-04) Producer Dave Hitchcock | Length 42:57 Release date 1972 | |
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Recorded December 1971 (1971-12) Similar Progressive folk albums, Other albums |
Mellow candle swaddling songs full album mega rare 3000 pounds folk rock lp
Swaddling Songs is the only studio album released by Irish progressive folk band Mellow Candle.
Contents
- Mellow candle swaddling songs full album mega rare 3000 pounds folk rock lp
- Track listing
- Bonus tracks
- Single
- Personnel
- Recording
- Versions
- Songs
- References
The album is noted for its multi layered vocal harmonies and complex arrangements. Over time, the album has been regarded a classic of the progressive folk scene.
Track listing
- "Heaven Heath" (Alison Williams) – 3:00
- "Sheep Season" (Clodagh Simonds, A. Williams, David Williams) – 5:01
- "Silversong" (Simonds) – 4:26
- "The Poet and the Witch" (Simonds) – 2:51
- "Messenger Birds" (A. Williams) – 3:38
- "Dan the Wing" (Simonds) – 2:45
- "Reverend Sisters" (Simonds) – 4:21
- "Break Your Token" (Simonds) – 2:27
- "Buy or Beware" (D. Williams) – 3:04
- "Vile Excesses" (D. Williams, William Murray) – 3:14
- "Lonely Man" (Simonds) – 4:30
- "Boulders on My Grave" (Simonds) – 3:40
Bonus tracks
The CD re-issue includes the following as bonus tracks: -
- "Feeling High" (Simonds) – 2:23
- "Tea with the Sun" (Simonds) – 3:18
These tracks were the original single and B-side released by the young band in 1968.
Single
The track "Silversong" was released as a single with "Dan the Wing" as B-side. The song was also later covered by All About Eve.
Personnel
Recording
Versions
Songs
1Heaven Heath3:01
2Sheep Season5:01
3Silver Song4:26
References
Swaddling Songs Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA